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Welcome to GATA.org.uk, the online face of the Guildford Amateur Theatre Association. We hope you find this website useful.
GATA is an umbrella organisation with about 20 societies and groups including theatre and opera companies, singing and youth groups, as well as dancers and film makers. GATA works towards advancing public education in the dramatic arts in and around Guildford. GATA has been a big ally to The Electric Theatre and was instrumental in its founding. Many of the groups perform at The Electric Theatre year in year out - why not drop in and see what they are up to, and maybe join in too? Look out for auditions and, if you don't want to tread the boards, there are other ways to get involved too!
"Let's Talk About the Weather" - Godalming Operatic Society
Not quite “talking” about the weather. However, a pleasant evening of light hearted entertainment is forecast. Bright periods of songs, with the occasional dance can be expected on:
Saturday 22nd May 2010 at The Electric Theatre at 8.00p.m.
Tickets £12.00 From The Society Box Office 01252 703376
and the Electric Theatre 01483 444789
Children half price
www,godalmingoperatic.org.uk
Posted by Godalming Operatic Society on 1 March 2010
Looking for furniture for your production
Theatre groups need props and furniture for plays and shows and it is not always possible to borrow furniture from members of the group or it may be too expensive to buy. And sometimes finding items of furniture not in current fashion can be difficult.
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Posted by Paul on 28 February 2010
Pranksters Theatre Company Present : 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell
Wednesday 10 ~ Saturday 13th March
The Electric Theatre Guidford at 7:45pm
Tickets £10 (£9 concessions)
Electric Theatre Box Office 01483 444789
Although Orwell wrote 'Animal Farm' as a satirical protest against Stalin's Communist Russia, it is still seen today as a classic of 20th century literature studied in class rooms across the country.
When the downtrodden beasts of Animal Farm revolt and oust the drunken farmer Mr Jones, their jubiltion is short-lived as they soon realise when tyranny is removed it can be so easily replaced.
Posted by The Pranksters Theatre Company on 27 February 2010
GUILDBURYS - AUDITIONS FOR THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
Do you fancy taking part in open-air theatre in a beautiful setting in front of hundreds of people? Look no further. Guildburys' 21st production at Farnham Castle takes place in July. Auditions will be held in Normandy on 11, 13 & 15 April. There are great parts of all sizes for both sexes. (Ladies, please note - there will be more opportunities than the three roles given in Shakespeare's dramatis personae). For more details, contact director ROB SHEPPARD on 01730 302001, 07930 186830 or rob.sheppard@guildburys.com.
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Posted by Guildburys on 15 February 2010
Time to be counted! Join the Friends of the Electric Theatre
Members of GATA groups are urged to show their support for the Electric Theatre by taking out individual membership of the theatre's supporter group - the Friends. The more Friends there are the better to show how we value this great community venue for local performing arts groups. For only £10 per person per year you can demonstrate how much this venue means to you, and benefit from discounts on many shows and 10% discount in the cafe-bar all year round! E-mail janemacintyre@hotmail.co.uk or pick up a membership application form from the theatre.
Posted by Guildford Amateur Theatre Association on 14 February 2010
Auditions for Tons of Money - a farce adapted by Alan Ayckbourn, Sunday 7th March
Come along and audition for CLT's next production a farce adapted by Alan Ayckbourn called Tons of money...
Aubrey and Louise Allington are desperate to keep their newly acquired inheritance from their creditors. That, in a nutshell, is the plot. The mechanics thereof involve two faked deaths by Aubrey and a subsequent resurrection; two separate impersonations of a relative presumed dead who also inconveniently turns up himself; the mutton-dressed coquetry of a not-quite-widow who gets to indulge herself with all three of the aforementioned; a clutch of comic (laconic, lustful, conspiratorial) domestics, a deaf aunt and of course, a country house with various entrances through French windows and doors into the drawing-room where the action all takes place.
To be directed by
Elaine Devlin: 01252 332232 elaindevlin@aol.com
and produced by
Gordon Ayshford: 07800733648 gordonayshford@yahoo.co.uk
If you can't make the auditions please register you interest beforehand
and they can get you a script too.
Performances 17th - 19th June
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Posted by Guildford Amateur Theatre Association on 8 February 2010
Pranksters Theatre Company Present : 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell at The Electric Theatre Guildford, 10~13 March 2010
"Four legs good...... two legs bad"
Although George Orwell wrote ‘Animal Farm’ as a protest against Stalin’s Communist Russia, the story still resonates today. The question is, how many of today’s dictators started as yesterday’s freedom fighters? Orwell’s Napoleon fits right in!
The Pranksters Theatre Company promises to drag ‘Animal Farm’ kicking and squealing into the
21st Century with innovative interpretation and the first ensemble cast to perform Guy Masterson’s one-man adaptation of the script.
10 ~ 13 March 7.45pm
THE ELECTRIC THEATRE GUILDFORD
Box Office ~ 01483 444789
TICKETS
£10 (full) £9 (concession)
www.pranksterstheatre.org.uk
Posted by The Pranksters Theatre Company on 6 February 2010
The School for Scandal - men needed!!
The Farnham Shakespeare Company and the Bourne Players are collaborating to stage a modern-dress version of Sheridan's play 'The School for Scandal' in the Bourne Hall, Farnham, from 14 - 17 April 2010.
We are currently looking for male actors to fill our cast! If you are interested please get in touch so we can bring this fabulously funny show to life.
Please email: ellietallent@gmail.com
Posted by Guildford Amateur Theatre Association on 10 December 2009